A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6690862 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 49242972 epoch_slot_no: 254172 block_no: 6690685 slot_leader_id: 4559781 size: 48919 time: 2021-12-29 20:21:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61dfa5ea5a58c58365b3c4f5bb28cd14998d570d907e5c1dbbdc9b95839e68f9Block Operator
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